Emancipation Hall - King Kamehameha I Bronze And Gold Statue

King Kamehameha I (1758?-1819)—Hawaii
Bronze and gold, replica of 1879 statue by Thomas R. Gould, 1969, Emancipation Hall.
Warrior and king. Unified all the inhabited islands of Hawaii under his rule. Encouraged trade and peaceful activities, and opened Hawaii to the rest of the world. Also called Kamehamea the Great. Shown wearing gilded clothing, including regal helmet of feathers and cloak made of yellow bird feathers. Kamehameha Day is celebrated by Hawaiians each year on June 11.